Boyne!!

We were so fortunate to be able to go skiing/snowboarding several times during Christmas break. My brother Jim lives just north of Charlevoix, which is about 30 minutes from Boyne Highlands.

Our first trip was immediately after the Olthof Christmas party, December 20th. We followed Jim home, and then went to Boyne Highlands on Sunday the 21st, and Boyne Mountain the 22nd. What an AWESOME time! I have NEVER skiid in such incredible conditions. Powder! Fresh powder! It snowed about 7 inches while we were there, so you just cannot beat that. Jim came with us to the Highlands, and looked great on the slopes. Like he's never missed a season of skiing. Kolton was so glad to have someone to take the black diamonds with! Mom isn't so much about that!

Our next trip was 10 days later. We had lost all our snow here in Grand Haven, and with one week of Christmas break left...and tax season looming...I was anxious to get in another trip up north. Luckily Jim was up for having company again! So, we skiid/snowboarded New Year's Eve and New Year's Day...what a perfect way to end 2008 and bring in 2009!

Here are some pics of our outdoor adventure...and one of Jim's roomate, Shadow...